Leadership

Jason Schmitt is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of deep technical knowledge, product development, insight into emerging and rapidly changing cybersecurity challenges, and go-to-market strategy and implementation.

He brings more than 20 years of experience in security and enterprise product development and management. Jason most recently served as CEO of cloud security startup Aporeto, where he led the company from pre-revenue through a successful acquisition by Palo Alto Networks. He has a deep background in software development and application security – leading Enterprise Security Products at Hewlett Packard as Vice President and General Manager of Fortify and ArcSight. Jason combines security domain expertise with strong experience delivering SaaS/cloud-based solutions.

Jason is a Louisiana native, who completed his bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and master’s in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and his MBA at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Sean is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all revenue-generating activities at Black Duck, bringing a consistent track record of leading teams through complex change to deliver predictable growth. Sean has over 30 years of progressive experience in leading sales and go-to-market teams. Sean most recently led the Worldwide Sales and Go-To-Market team for the Carbon Black team at VMware/Broadcom.  Sean has a diverse background in technology that spans cyber security, SaaS, hardware, software and consulting/outsourcing having worked at industry leading organizations such as Cisco, Oracle, Symantec/Veritas and Ernst. & Young.  Throughout Sean’s career he has been acknowledged as a leader who has a long-lasting impact on both organizations and teams. Sean holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Management from McMaster University.

Roman is a seasoned finance and technology leader with extensive experience scaling global software organizations. As CFO of MRI Software for more than 15 years, Roman spearheaded growth initiatives, enhanced operational efficiency, managed complex M&A activities, and championed a people-first culture. Known for blending financial rigor with practical solutions, Roman builds strong partnerships across product, sales, operations, and private equity.

He brings deep expertise in enterprise SaaS and data/AI-driven models, with a passion for turning finance into a strategic growth engine. 

Joy joined Black Duck in July 2024 as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Human Resources Officer. Joy brings to the role over 26 years of experience leading legal and HR teams in both public and private global technology (SaaS) organizations including BluJay Solutions, Blue Yonder/JDA (formerly RedPrairie Corporation), API Healthcare and Evite. Most recently, Joy served as EVP of Human Resources & Training for e2open, LLC (NYSE: ETWO) where she led transformational culture and process-driven change. 

Joy has a breadth of experience in strategic leadership related to complex transactions, negotiation, compliance and M&A. Joy has been responsible for impactful organizational design and total rewards initiatives and enjoys building a high performance, compassionate culture. Joy holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors and distinction, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Jim Ivers leads Black Duck marketing worldwide, leveraging expertise in messaging and positioning, branding, product marketing, data-driven demand generation and go-to-market strategies. Jim has been telling the Black Duck story since arriving in 2016 as part of the Cigital acquisition, where he was the CMO. During that time, Black Duck revenue has grown over 300% through organic growth and multiple acquisitions and emerged as the industry leader in application security. 

Jim has 20 years of experience in IT security, with CMO roles at Cybertrust (acquired by Verizon), Triumfant, and Cocoon Data. While at Cybertrust, Jim was recognized as the Marketing Executive of the Year by the International Business Awards. He also held various roles with industry innovators like webMethods and Information Builders. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Central Florida. 

Girish Janardhanudu, Chief Customer Officer, leads the Black Duck Customer success team with a focus on driving customer adoption and long-term value through proactive support and relationship management. Girish brings a deep and dynamic skillset that enables him to focus on aligning customer needs with business outcomes. In this role, Girish oversees critical functions such as customer support and enablement, technical services, consulting, and Black Duck Audits. For the past eight years, Girish served as Senior Vice President of Services, where he delivered Security Product Services, Program Services, Security Testing Services, and SaaS Delivery under one umbrella. Girish joined Black Duck through the acquisition of Cigital, a leading software security consulting firm, and successfully integrated the services businesses as Black Duck grew through acquisition and innovation. Girish earned his MBA from Robert Smith School of Business and Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Bangalore University, India.

Ishpreet Singh serves as the Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Black Duck, where he oversees all CIO functions and drives the company’s digital transformation. In this role, he is responsible for aligning technology strategies with business objectives, implementing innovative AI-driven solutions, and building scalable infrastructures that enable growth and profitability. Ishpreet’s work at Black Duck focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing business processes, and future-proofing the organization through advanced technology adoption. Prior to joining Black Duck, Ishpreet was the CIO at Qualys, where he successfully built and scaled IT functions supporting the company’s rapid growth, ensuring seamless operations, and delivering key business outcomes. Prior to Qualys, Ishpreet held key IT leadership roles at Pluralsight, Imperva, Data.ai, and Splunk, and spent a decade with Deloitte advising global enterprises on complex technology transformations. Ishpreet holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and has completed various leadership certifications in finance and strategy.